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Campbell House Museum The Campbell House reflects high-Victorian opulence of the 1880s. Hear about Robert Campbell’s wild days in the West. Louis. Free parking.

Read his lover-filled letters to young Virginia. Witness a uniquely American story and immerse yourself in St. Built in 1851, the first house in the elegant neighborhood Lucas Place, the Campbell House was the home of renowned fur trader and entrepreneur Robert Campbell and his family from 1854 until 1938. The museum contains hundreds of original Campbell possessions including furniture, paintings, clothing, letters, carriages and a unique set of interior photographs taken in the mid-1880s. After a monumental five-year, $3 million restoration Campbell House now stands as one of the most accurately restored 19th Century buildings in America.

🍂🎃 Stop by for our Fall Garden Party this Sunday, October 18th, from 3–6 PM!! 🍁Celebrate the official release of our dir...
10/14/2026

🍂🎃 Stop by for our Fall Garden Party this Sunday, October 18th, from 3–6 PM!! 🍁

Celebrate the official release of our director’s new book, Mapping Missouri, and get your very own signed copy! 📚✨ Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, sip Virginia’s famous Roman Punch, and soak up the cozy autumn atmosphere. 🕯️🍂

As a special treat, members receive 25% off in the gift shop during the event! No reservations needed, and street parking is free on Sundays.

Gather your friends, embrace the season, and join us for an enchanting autumn afternoon! 🍁 We can’t wait to see you!! 🧡

📚 Join us this Sunday at 2 p.m. at Campbell House Museum!We’re pleased to welcome author NiNi Harris for a special lectu...
10/01/2026

📚 Join us this Sunday at 2 p.m. at Campbell House Museum!

We’re pleased to welcome author NiNi Harris for a special lecture on her new book, Jefferson Barracks: Defending the United States Since 1826, An Illustrated Timeline.

For 120 years, Jefferson Barracks was where generations of Americans trained for pivotal moments in our nation’s history. Harris’s illustrated timeline takes readers from the Barracks’ beginnings as a frontier outpost in 1826 through World War II, sharing stories of the people, conflicts, and events that shaped this remarkable military post — including the birth of the U.S. Cavalry and the young officers who would later face one another as generals during the Civil War.

About the author:
A lifelong resident of South St. Louis, NiNi Harris first discovered Jefferson Barracks as a child during family picnics. Those early visits sparked a lifelong fascination with the site and its 120-year history as a U.S. Army post. Harris is the author of 20 books exploring St. Louis history, architecture, heritage, and landscapes.

Come hear NiNi Harris share the stories behind this fascinating new book and discover how Jefferson Barracks became part of the story of America.

📅 This Sunday
⏰ 2 p.m.
📍 Campbell House Museum

No reservation needed!
🚗 Street parking is free on Sundays.

Bring a friend and join us for an afternoon of St. Louis history!

🎶 The Swedish Nightingale Comes to St. Louis 🎶In the spring of 1851, St. Louis welcomed Jenny Lind, the celebrated Swedi...
08/31/2026

🎶 The Swedish Nightingale Comes to St. Louis 🎶

In the spring of 1851, St. Louis welcomed Jenny Lind, the celebrated Swedish soprano known around the world as the "Swedish Nightingale."

Her voice and reputation had captivated audiences across Europe, and her American tour—first organized by showman P. T. Barnum—sparked what newspapers called "Lind mania." Crowds gathered by the thousands to hear her sing, and her concerts became some of the most talked-about musical events of the era.

By the time Lind reached St. Louis, the city was flourishing—and the newly built Campbell House stood among its elegant homes. The Campbell family was there to witness this extraordinary moment in musical history at Wymans Hall on Market Street.

175 years later, we invite you to return to that remarkable evening.

Join acclaimed soprano Angel Azzarra for A Nightingale Sang, an intimate concert performed in the historic parlor of the Campbell House. Hear selections associated with Jenny Lind's famed 1851 American tour alongside music connected to the Campbell family and their world—all performed on the Campbells' own 1855 square grand piano in the family’s parlor.

With just 36 guests per performance, this is more than a concert. It's an opportunity to step beyond the museum ropes and imagine an evening of music much like one the Campbells themselves might have experienced.

📅 Saturday, September 12 at 7:00 p.m.
📅 Sunday, September 13 at 4:00 p.m.
🎟️ Tickets: $100
⚠️ Space is limited.

Come hear the music. Walk through the history. And imagine what it was like when the "Swedish Nightingale" came to St.

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Robert and Virginia Campbell purchased this piano in 1855 from the manufacturer Schomacker and Co. in Philadelphia. Rob...
08/21/2026

Robert and Virginia Campbell purchased this piano in 1855 from the manufacturer Schomacker and Co. in Philadelphia. Robert Campbell’s receipt book records a payment of $475 to Schomacker on November 28, 1855. This piano has stood in the Campbell's parlor since then. For the last few years, the piano has been carefully repaired and maintained by Matt Sellers of . Listen to a fabulous program, including pieces from opera superstar Jenny Lind's American tour, performed on this very instrument by dramatic soprano . For more information, click the link below!
https://campbellhousemuseum.org/event/a-nightingale-sang-175-of-music-in-history/

Step back in time to 1851 at the historic Campbell House! 🎶 Join acclaimed soprano Angel Azarra for A Nightingale Sang, ...
08/14/2026

Step back in time to 1851 at the historic Campbell House! 🎶 Join acclaimed soprano Angel Azarra for A Nightingale Sang, an intimate concert featuring music from Jenny Lind's famed St. Louis tour, performed in the Campbell House parlor and on the Campbells' own 1855 square grand piano. With only 36 guests per performance, this is a truly special opportunity to experience music—and history—up close. Performances are September 12 at 7 p.m. and September 13 at 4 p.m.; tickets are $100 and availability is limited!

✨ Gather your dream team and join us for A Legendary Night of Trivia! 🏆 Put your knowledge to the test while supporting ...
07/18/2026

✨ Gather your dream team and join us for A Legendary Night of Trivia! 🏆

Put your knowledge to the test while supporting three of St. Louis’ treasured historic house museums: Campbell House Museum, Field House Museum, and Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion.

🎟️ No Team? No Problem. Single tickets are $25.

Your evening includes:
🧠 Exciting Trivia
🍷 A W**e Pull
🎁 A silent Auction
🍺 W**e and B**r provided
🥪 Bring your own food and snacks

Every ticket and every bid helps preserve the stories, collections, and legacies of these remarkable historic homes for future generations.

Bring your friends, enjoy a legendary night of fun, and make history with us!

Enjoy one of St. Louis' favorite pastimes AND support three of the city's historic homes. The Campbell House Museum, Fie...
07/14/2026

Enjoy one of St. Louis' favorite pastimes AND support three of the city's historic homes. The Campbell House Museum, Field House Museum and Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion come together to have a night filled with fun, prizes, and history. Tickets are $25 and you don't need have a whole group to participate. Don't miss this chance! Tickets and tables available at the link below.

https://fieldhousemuseum.org/events/legendarytrivia/

Come visit the Campbell Garden in bloom!
06/24/2026

Come visit the Campbell Garden in bloom!

Visit the Campbell House this Saturday for a taste of Summertime Past. Along with other historic homes around St. Louis,...
06/10/2026

Visit the Campbell House this Saturday for a taste of Summertime Past. Along with other historic homes around St. Louis, we invite you to enjoy the garden and see our blooming aloe vera plant! (We’re very proud of her.) For more information on participating sites visit the Historic St. Louis Website.

(historicsaintlouis.org/summer-event/)

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1508 Locust Street
St. Louis, MO
63103

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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+13144210325

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